Or, How Speaking Your "Why" Can Help You Write - It's been proven that if you give people reasons why they should or shouldn't do something, they'll be more likely to do it. Here's how you can use this bit of psychology to help you write more.
As soon as I read this post, I made my list of "why" I write. As I struggle at this time to sit down and write, I often contemplate why I "should". I hope by reminding myself how much joy I get from playing with words and sentences and structure and ideas (aesthetic enthusiasm) I will return to the fun of writing and the rush of excitement when a piece takes hold. Thank you for the prompt in yet another fabulous blog post.
✍️ Why Keep Off the Grass?
Funny, I wrote a piece answering this exact question back in March. I can see parts of all the reasons you mention, but for me it comes down to this: I write to explain the world to myself, and in so doing to connect with others. Here’s the piece: https://tompendergast.substack.com/p/explaining-myself-to-myself-and-to?r=ofba&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
As soon as I read this post, I made my list of "why" I write. As I struggle at this time to sit down and write, I often contemplate why I "should". I hope by reminding myself how much joy I get from playing with words and sentences and structure and ideas (aesthetic enthusiasm) I will return to the fun of writing and the rush of excitement when a piece takes hold. Thank you for the prompt in yet another fabulous blog post.